Multimedia Reporters are based in various markets across the country. This program continues to build a pipeline for the next generation of talented reporters with Fox News. They are equipped with a ‘Bureau in a Box’ to enhance Fox News’ newsgathering capabilities and contribute a steady flow of content for Fox News radio, digital, cable and broadcast. Each class of 5 MMRs are selected for the 2-year training program through which they receive mentorship, ongoing technical training and constant feedback to support their development as multi-platform journalists.
Stephanie Bennett is a Fox News Multimedia Reporter based in Phoenix. Previously, she worked as an anchor and reporter for KKCO NBC 11 News & KJCT ABC 8 News in Grand Junction, CO. Stephanie graduated from Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom with a Bachelors’ Degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Katie Byrne is a Fox News Multimedia Reporter based in Philadelphia. Previously, she served as a reporter/host for FOX 56 WOLF-TV in Scranton, PA & associate producer for Fox 29 WTXF-TV in Philadelphia. Katie graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.
Allie Raffa is a Fox News Multimedia Reporter based in Ft. Lauderdale. She also serves a 2020 campaign embed. Allie has covered the Pulse nightclub trial, Florida International University bridge collapse, Hurricane Florence, and the U.N. General Assembly in New York. Allie previously served as an associate producer for Fox News Sunday. She graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications and is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
Madeleine Rivera is a Fox News Multimedia Reporter based in Houston. She also serves as a 2020 campaign embed. Madeleine has covered the Austin package bombings, Hurricane Harvey recovery, and the Santa Fe High School shooting. Most recently, she served as a reporter for News 12 Connecticut. Madeleine is a graduate of Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. She is a member of the Asian American Journalists Association.
Jayla Whitfield is a Fox News Multimedia Reporter based in Atlanta. Previously, Jayla served as a reporter, producer, and fill-in-anchor for WGXA FOX 24 / ABC 16 News in Macon, GA. Jayla graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the National Association of Black Journalists.
Current Position: Fox News Edge Correspondent, Washington D.C.
Past MMR Coverage Location: Des Moines, IA
“My time as a MMR taught me how to turn local stories into pieces that can reach a national audience and make a real impact in the discussion of the day.”
Current Position: Fox News Edge Correspondent, Washington D.C.
Past MMR Coverage Location: El Paso, TX
"The MMR program has taught me lifelong lessons about being a journalist - not only accuracy and relaying facts, but also how to effectively tell a story for a nationwide audience."
Current Position: Fox Nation Associate Producer
Past MMR Coverage Location: Las Vegas, NV
"The Fox News MMR program allows young reporters to grow and develop under some of the best journalists in the industry. From traveling the country for breaking news to being on the red carpet for award shows, you can expect to hit the ground running from day one."
Current Position: Host, NewsNow from FOX
Past MMR Coverage Location: Las Vegas, NV
"The MMR program has provided me with unparalleled experience for a reporter early in my career. The opportunities the program provides are unmatched in the industry and I’m all the better for it."
Current Position: WAGA-TV Fox 5 Reporter
Past MMR Coverage Location: Boston, MA
"This program created opportunities I couldn’t have found anywhere else at this stage in my career. From being the first on the ground in natural disasters to pressing political leaders for answers, the MMR program puts you on the frontlines of major national and global news. You will travel the country and make friends and memories that will last a lifetime along the way."
Current Position: Fox News Channel Correspondent, Los Angeles
Past MMR Coverage Location: Las Vegas, NV
“Fox News invests a ton of time and resources into ensuring the success of its one-of-a-kind Multimedia Reporters Program.”
Current Position: KMSP-TV Fox 9 Reporter
Past MMR Coverage Location: Des Moines, IA
"The MMR program is a great opportunity to skyrocket your career to the next level. No other network program rivals the mentorship and guidance you will receive to become a skilled journalist. From politics to breaking national news, and original enterprising, the MMR program is dedicated to making sure that journalists in their careers have every opportunity to develop their storytelling skills."
Current Position: WAGA-TV Fox 5 Reporter
Past MMR Coverage Location: Atlanta, GA
“The MMR Training Program surrounds its reporters with the best in the business. The team travels across the country to cover the day’s top stories. It’s truly transformative.”
Current Position: KSAZ-TV FOX 10 Sports Reporter / Producer
Past MMR Coverage Location: Phoenix, AZ
"The MMR program provides invaluable experience in all aspects of news, including shooting video, editing, reporting and writing articles. I am very grateful for my time as a Fox News MMR and highly recommend this program!"
Current Position: Photographer, Los Angeles
Past MMR Coverage Location: Jackson, MS
“A once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity to catapult yourself into a media world of non-stop networking, valuable work, and national news experience. The MMR program transformed my college-level experience into a national network reality.”
Current Position: WOFL Fox 35 Space Reporter
Past MMR Coverage Location: Miami, FL
"The multimedia reporter program is a highly competitive opportunity that allows you to make waves as a journalist. You travel across the country to report on some of the most important stories nationwide, work with top talent across all facets of the industry and propel your career to the top."
Current Position: Fox News Channel Correspondent, Chicago
Past MMR Coverage Location: Jackson, MS
“I was able to work with and learn from the very best in the business on a daily basis. I’m blessed to still be here at Fox covering the biggest stories coming out of our nation’s capital.”
Current Position: Fox Business Network Correspondent, Los Angeles
Past MMR Coverage Location: Manchester, NH
“This exclusive program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and it will change the course of your career.”
Current Position: Fox News Channel Correspondent, Atlanta
Past MMR Coverage Location: Jackson, MS
“My time as a multimedia reporter was an invaluable experience. I learned how to take local news and evolve it into stories that grab the attention of a national audience across multiple Fox platforms. The program also taught me important lessons in responding to breaking news quickly while keeping calm.”